Kian Ryan reviewed Walkaway by Cory Doctorow
Leaves questions unanswered, and I'm ok with that
4 stars
Walkaway embaces the idea of non compliance and co-operation, building a better future by leaving the trappings of capitalism behind. It's distinctly post-capitalist novel, which makes a strong effort to embrace anarchist ideals. Some of those ideals extend beyond the now, and a lot of the ideas are really quite big. It also presents some really uncomfortable questions and ideas, that don't necessarily sit easily. Walkaway starts on the idea of walking away from objects and things, but gradually starts exploring the idea of walking away from your own identity. I'm not entirely sure if some of those questions were intentional, but they left me pondering for days at the end of the book.
Well done.
